Master the motion

Take your picking hand from shaky to steady with our step-by-step guide to alternate picking. Grasp the basics, starting with simple one-string exercises before moving on to two strings. From there, expand across 3–4 strings to tackle string skipping, and finally put it all together over all six strings using the minor pentatonic.

With 44 exercises, guided lessons, and clear video demonstrations, this guide gives you the tools to lock in smooth, efficient alternate picking from the ground up.